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And the Award Went To:
With over 500 attendees in attendance at this year’s TOBY and Awards of Excellence Gala, ten building management teams were honored with a 2022 TOBY Award. If you've entered your building into the TOBY's, or you provide service to a building that has entered, you know the dedication and work it takes to prepare for this prestigious award. We also honored the winners of an Award of Excellence for their dedicated service to the CRE industry.
BOMA/GLA congratulates the building’s teams and service providers who are passionate about the management of their assets by providing the best service to their tenants and the communities they serve and the individuals who strive for excellence.
Click through to see the 2022 TOBY Awards and Awards of Excellence Winners
With multiple photographers onsite this year, there are bound to be some memories for you to download. Please visit the PHOTO album here and for more candid photos, please visit Facebook.
Make sure to watch the highlight reel.
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Getting to Know Rudy Ocon
Chief Engineer, Tishman Speyer
Tishman Speyer's Chief Engineer, Rudy Ocon, has been a member of BOMA/GLA for over 20 years. He values his membership in BOMA/GLA primarily for the professional development opportunities and networking events provided. The Annual TOBY Awards is his favorite event because he gets to learn more about the buildings and the people who made them great.
When he's not working, Rudy likes to spend time with his family reading and watching movies. They are currently binge-watching Star Wars - Andor. Rudy also enjoys traveling. His favorite place to vacation is Hawaii where he never misses a chance to stop at his favorite restaurant, Buzz's Original Steakhouse. Don't be surprised if you see Rudy at a local jam session in Hawaii after he's had his fill of his favorite food. Without a doubt, if he can still play drums like he did in high school, he’d be jamming out to some of his favorite Backstreet Boys songs.
Rudy’s best advice to new members and those new to the industry is to participate actively by subscribing to newsletters, going to events, and volunteering for committees. Because of BOMA/GLA, he has been able to advance in his career and bring cutting-edge practices to his buildings. Currently, he is excited about upcoming building electrification projects.
Rudy is BOMA/GLA’s 2021 Engineer of the Year and a contributing member of the BOMA/GLA Chief Engineer Special Interest Group (SIG).
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Buyers Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Buy BOMA
BOMA/GLA is a community, and our individual business success depends on each other. Building management members need Associate and Professional members to deliver products and services to the commercial real estate market. The quality and affordability of these services and goods are crucial to its success.
Buy BOMA aims to strengthen our community by preserving and enhancing this partnership. Those who are active in property management and are not already doing so are strongly encouraged to determine if any of the service providers they work with are members of BOMA.
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BOMA International Releases Highly Anticipated COVID-19 Impact Study
BOMA International has officially released the findings of its COVID-19 Commercial Real Estate Impact Study, which assesses the broad effects of the pandemic on commercial real estate – and, ultimately, its financial impact.
Conducted in Q2 of this year, the Study focuses on:
- Tenant attitudes toward in-person workspaces
- Opportunities that senior commercial property owners and operators are eying for the future
- Broad industry trends
The Study indicates that significant changes could be afoot.
It dives deep into both employer and employee desire to return to the office, nationwide occupancy trends, desired hybrid work schedules, changes to office size/layout, and the current economic outlook.
While the Study ultimately concludes that concerns over returning to the office are dissipating, businesses’ and employees’ relationship with their physical office space is continuing to evolve in the post-COVID market.
Read the Full Executive Summary
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A Deeper Dive with BOMA: A Time of Reinvention for Offices and Cities
BOMA International’s Deep Dive series offers the expert insights and context you need to navigate the ever-evolving commercial real estate landscape. The latest Deep Dive is A Time of Reinvention for Offices and Cities. Across the United States, employees are gradually returning to the office—and to downtowns—as employers increasingly embrace hybrid work schedules and property professionals seek ways to ensure their buildings are healthy, modern, and inviting. This Deep Dive explores the role property professionals are taking in this time of major transformation and how commercial real estate is evolving during this latest stage of the pandemic recovery and beyond.
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We've Extended the Deadline to Sign-Up to November 11th
The Annual Drive has officially begun and it's time to let your tenants know that you have joined the largest community drive in the Greater Los Angeles area. Over 100 member buildings participate in collecting food, toys and clothing benefiting over twenty charities in need over the holidays.
We've made it easy and have provided you with the marketing materials you will need to have a successful drive. Make sure to visit our website for more information or contact Tonya Burns for more details.
Make this a feel good team building event for the holidays. Sign-up today!
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Annual Partner Spotlight
Partners in Parking
At LAZ Parking we often say, it’s not what we do, it's the way we do it. We’re more than just the fastest growing and second largest parking company in the country, we believe that the work we do and how we treat people can really Make a Difference.
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2023 Membership Renewal Dues are Due December 31, 2022
Being a member of BOMA is not just about the advocacy we undertake to minimize your NOI or the education that provides you with the most up-to-date knowledge on commercial real estate - it's about community.
"I’ve been a BOMA member for over fifteen years and I find the services and network experience I have gained throughout the years has been invaluable to the success of my career. I enjoy participating on committees, learning about our industry through educational courses. My favorite of course, is socializing with peers and service providers at events, sharing stories and promoting our businesses and careers to continue our individual success."
~Roxana L. Dominguez, Facilities Manager, Marsh & McLennan Companies Real Estate Services, West Region~
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We Need You!
Whether you're just starting out in the industry and looking to make connections and get experience, or you’ve been involved and want to take on more responsibility, we encourage you to join a committee and get involved!
We are looking for members who have industry knowledge to share, want to network, and have a desire to be a part of something greater – a community. There is something for everyone on your team, with multiple positions available and a variety of committees. We've also designed our committees with your busy schedule in mind, so you can join a committee based on your availability and desired BOMA journey.
Our committees are quickly filling up for 2023. Be engaged and join a committee today!
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BOMA/GLA ELC Meets BOMA International ELC Leader
As the Emerging Leader representative for BOMA International, Tyler Kirshner of CBRE, BOMA Seattle, traveled to Los Angeles for a meeting with our ELC leaders at Winsome Wine in the Playa District.
If you are interested in being part of the Emerging Leaders Networking Group, please sign up today. You will receive emails about upcoming get-togethers, events, and social connection opportunities tailored to your group.
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Want to do more to support our efforts to defeat destructive property taxes like these?
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Defeat Measures ULA and SP
Election Day is less than two weeks away, and some of the biggest property tax increases in the history of our city will be on the ballot: Measures ULA and SP.
Now is the time to ask your network to VOTE NO on ULA and SP.
Measure ULA would increase the transfer tax rate for most BOMA/GLA members by 5% - a twelvefold increase. This would significantly reduce the value of our assets, damage the economy, and harm both tenants and property owners alike.
Measure SP would impose an 8 cent/square foot parcel tax on homeowners and our members, impacting virtually every Angeleno’s cost of living.
Ballots have been mailed to voters and Election Day is November 8 – remember to vote “No” on both ULA and SP and send our campaign website to your friends, family, and colleagues.
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In Leadup to November Election, BOMA/GLA PAC Engages a Record-Breaking 52 Candidates in over 20 Jurisdictions
BOMA/GLA PAC has spent over a decade supporting pro-industry candidates for public office and engaging them on our issues.
This year, though, BOMA/GLA PAC broke new ground by interviewing 52 candidates for local and state office in 22 jurisdictions across Greater Los Angeles. Of these candidates, our PAC supported over two-dozen candidates who distinguished themselves in their support of commonsense pro-business policies to grow the economy, enhance public safety, and meaningfully address homelessness.
Our PAC also took a leading role in broader business coalition efforts, with BOMA/GLA Advocacy staff chairing the LA County Business Federation (BizFed) PAC and playing leadership roles in the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce PACs.
Throughout 2022, BOMA/GLA PAC expanded our political impact and educated a record-breaking amount of candidates on the most important issues impacting commercial property owners and managers.
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FUN FACT OF THE DAY
Give Someone a Dollar Day takes place on November 3 every year.
It’s a good day to give a dollar to someone. Despite the fact that a dollar appears to be worthless these days, there are still some things that a dollar can buy. On this day, you can give a dollar to someone you know or someone you’ve never met. You can also give a dollar to anyone who appears to be in need or deserves it.
History of Give Someone a Dollar Day
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